Trailer Slides

[JDesrosier]

I apologize if this has been covered already but I am curious if anyone has had good luck with any particular brand trailer slide. I have a 21 ft SC, and I find that I crank much of the way up the trailer so the boat sits correctly on the trailer. I use the boat several times a week and I worry that the carpet pads are killing my hull.

I have seen many different models of trailer slides, most with the screws directly on the sliding surface (which kind of scares me if a screw worked loose)? That is why I am looking for any recommendations for trailer slides.

Thanks
John

 

[tomc585]

I had a trailer with the smooth nylon bunk covers. It was like ice, I'd throttle right up. The new one has carpet bunks and its such a drag.

 

[Realtor]

1 inch HDPE
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NK7W8L8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1






cut into strips, counter sink SS screws/fill the heads with silicone.

Just made this video goofing around the other day. see how easy the bout drives up onto the trailer?



Only word of caution is, DO NOT unhook the strap and safety chain, depending on your ramp, she's gonna want to slide off the trailer. did with my last boat, been doing it this way for 20 years or so. No scratches, and works great.

 

[warthog5]

Wish you had posted pix's . I've used these several times
https://www.easternmarine.com/self-centering-bunk-glide-ons-for-2x6-lumber-black-86295
This is Before and after :

 

[Inshore Chaser]

Surfix....great product! Used many times....just search for their website.

 

[GaryS]

What is recommended for boats with bottom paint? I plan on getting a new 1801 and it will mostly reside tied to my pier in a saltwater canal in Delaware but I may occasionally want to tow it over to the Chesapeake plus the normal yearly launch and pull. Are roller trailers better for bottom painted boats?

 

[warthog5]

There is hard finish Bottom paint and ablative bottom paint . Hard is better on a trailer, but may not be a better protector?

Roller trailers I have no experiance with. And don't really want any.

 

[Dusky278css]

Yes, never unhook your chain or winch strap. I did the same thing, unhooked boat, backed down the ramp, before I could do anything the boat slid off the trailer and into the water. the next thing I knew was my friend was running down the dock trying to stop the boat. My friend is older and shorter than me. He looked like tattoo running down the dock, fell and scraped up his knees. saved the boat from hitting the other dock and a boat. It is funny Now but not then. Pat